foudroyant

/foo-droi-uhnt; French foo-drwa-yahn/US // fuˈdrɔɪ ənt; French fu drwaˈyɑ̃ //UK // (fuːˈdrɔɪənt) //

令人震惊的,令人吃惊的,令人惊讶的,令人震惊的的

Definitions

adj.形容词 adjective

1
- : striking as with lightning; sudden and overwhelming in effect; stunning; dazzling.
- : Pathology. beginning in a sudden and severe form.

The helm was eased a little, and the ship sheered nearer to le Foudroyant.
The Foudroyant's superior manœuvring enabled her to commence the engagement by a raking fire.
The expedition was destroyed, and the Foudroyant had the whole honour of the victory.
The Foudroyant, on that melancholy occasion, had been astern of the Victory, the admiral's ship.
The Foudroyant, which was taken into the service, was looked upon for many years as the finest ship in the British Navy.